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Encompassing just 160 square acres of land, Rainbow Bridge National Monument is one of the smallest units of the National Park Service. However, what it lacks in size it more than makes up for with an abundance of unique and interesting features. The primary feature is, of course, Rainbow Bridge itself, one of the largest natural bridges in the world.

During the summer months rangers may be on site daily at the Rainbow Bridge viewing area to provide interpretive programs and information on the geology and cultural history of Rainbow Bridge. Group programs can be arranged throughout the year with advance notice.

Floating docks, walkways, and restrooms have been re-anchored at the back of the canyon providing access to the Rainbow Bridge trail. Visitors will enjoy an approximately 1.2-mile hike to the national monument. Concession operated boat tours will resume to the popular destination on July 29.

 
Two park rangers walk away from the camera towards a boat beached in a trickle of water in deep canyons.rds
Park rangers walk back to the boat from Rainbow Bridge at lake elevation 3529'. The water did not reach the trailhead at this level, so they had to walk through the wet muck. The lake level has risen enough to reattach the docks to the trailhead.

NPS / Edmonia Martinez

 

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Last updated: October 16, 2024

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

c/o Glen Canyon National Recreation Area
PO Box 1507
691 Scenic View Dr
Page, AZ 86040

Phone:

928 608-6200
Receptionist at headquarters of Glen Canyon National Recreation Area and Rainbow Bridge National Monument. Office hours are weekdays 7am - 4pm MST.

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